Việt Nam News

At the ongoing 14th National Party Congress, on January 21, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyễn Văn Hùng highlighted major directions to harness the intrinsic strength of Vietnamese culture and people, the foundation for rapid and sustainable development.

For those who have long lived with the hustle and bustle of TP.HCM (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh), the idea of clear sidewalks may have once seemed a dream that would never come true.

In the days leading up to Tết  (Lunar New Year of Bính Ngọ 2026), Tây Ninh is gradually taking on a fresh look amid a sense of urgency and excitement, from urban beautification works to preparations for festive events.

Regardless of who you speak to and whichever stage of denial they find themselves in, things are changing, and it’ll catch up with us ‘expats’ too.

As one of HCM City’s vibrant traditions for Tết (Lunar New Year), flower fairs are expected to become attractive destinations for residents and visitors during Việt Nam’s most significant festival.

A green, experiential and culture-based tourism model drawing on riverine landscapes, historical heritage and sustainable agriculture in Đa Phúc Commune, Hà Nội, is set to make its official debut in January, opening up new prospects for sustainable development following recent administrative restructuring.

The Korea Herald, one of the Republic of Korea’s most respected business and consumer dailies, highlights Phú Quốc as a standout choice for the early months of the year, particularly January, when demand for winter escapes among Korean travellers peaks.

Images highlighting the ground-breaking achievements of the nation are also displayed in a part of the exhibition.

This performance is expected to be the largest fireworks display ever held in Hà Nội.

The 'Mai Anh Đào' (Wild Cherry Blossom) Festival in Xuân Hương - Đà Lạt Ward of Lâm Đồng Province promises to be a special attraction for tourists during the year-end holiday.

Amid the vibrant pace of urbanisation, Nha Trang, a popular destination in the central coastal province of Khánh Hòa, is offering visitors a chance to slow down and immerse themselves in a rustic countryside setting imbued with the spirit of traditional Tết (Lunar New Year).

The exhibition, entitled Mã Đáo (Horse Returns), is jointly organised by the People's Committee of Hoàn Kiếm and Vietcombank, delivering a cultural message of fresh starts and collective momentum as the country enters a new phase of development.

Việt Nam News reporter Nguyễn Bình interviews VNFAM Director Nguyễn Anh Minh about the donated artworks and preservation at the museum.

According to the director of the Hà Nội Department of Culture and Sports, the special artistic programme will be held in a dignified, safe and appropriate manner, creating a profound political and cultural impression in the hearts of the people of the capital.

The results indicate that this is a brick tomb situated on a raised mound, covering an area of about 150sq.m, significantly larger than other brick tombs previously discovered in Quảng Ninh and across the country.

The Việt Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism on February 8 will host a programme to make 'bánh chưng' (square, glutinous rice cakes) for disadvantaged people ahead of Tết (Lunar New Year).

Quảng Ninh Province will host a special artistic programme on January 25, themed 'Proud to Follow the Glorious Communist Party – Quảng Ninh Spreading Its Wings to Soar', to celebrate the 14th National Party Congress.

At exactly 9am on the first morning of Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday, as incense smoke curls gently above the ancestral altar, nearly 100 people fall into line in the courtyard of a modest house in Gia Lai Province.